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Paxil has been approved for the treatment of panic disorder, a disabling condition that will affect three to six million Americans at some time in their lives. Paxil belongs to a class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
For many years, the only drug indicated for panic disorder was the benzodiazepine tranquilizer alprazolam. However, alprazolam is associated with dependence and is not indicated for long-term treatment of this chronic condition. Paxil has not been associated with the development of dependence in clinical trials and is indicated for long-term treatment of panic disorder.
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